Why Handwashing Is Vital
The COVID-19 virus remains stable on surfaces for hours and even days Photo: iStock/filadendron. The results of a new…
Health & Wellness
More Money to Help Seniors Cope With COVID-19
Both the federal and Ontario governments have announced more funding and resources for seniors By Erika Morris Photo: iStock/vchal. The federal government will contribute $9 million to United Way Centraide Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors project. The funds will go to…
Get Out for a Walk—It’s Safe
The key is remembering to maintain social distancing Photo: iStock/diane555. While health officials across Canada have been urging people to…
Managing High Blood Pressure
If you don’t know your number, it’s time to get your blood pressure checked By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/FluxFactory. …
How to Nurture Your Resilience
If living in the days of COVID-19 is getting you down, you should know that you can develop and strengthen…
Rainbows Defying the Pandemic
More and more windows are glowing with rainbows that promise brighter days ahead By Erika Morris All over North…
The Power of Art Therapy
The goal of art therapy isn’t the creation of masterpieces but improved physical and mental health By Wendy Haaf Photo:…
Music to Soothe the Heart
Listening to music can help you recover more quickly following a heart attack, a new study suggests Patients experiencing…
Sleep and Heart Health Linked
Too much sleep and too little are both bad for you Photo: iStock/Wavebreakmedia. Research has shown that both too…
Wash Your Hands Without Damaging Them
If your hands are beginning to suffer from so much washing, it’s time to start pampering them Photo: iStock/Drazen. …
